Osun Amotekun Clears the Air on Prosecution Law
The Osun Amotekun Corps has formally addressed the misinformation and misrepresentation circulating concerning the not too long ago assented Amotekun Amendment Law 2024.
According to a launch signed by Yusuf Idowu Abass, Public Relations Officer of Osun Amotekun Corps, the Corps Commander, Dr. Hon. Omoyele Isaac Adekunle, made a public clarification throughout a radio look on Fresh 104.9 FM on Monday, the place he unequivocally said that the regulation, as assented by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, is designed to reinforce the effectivity and transparency of the Amotekun Corps in finishing up its duties.
The Corps Commander defined that the Amotekun Amendment Bill outlines a transparent and lawful course of for dealing with legal circumstances. Specifically, Section 6, 4(1)(ok) of the regulation mandates that after the completion of investigations, the Amotekun Corps would ahead every case file to the Office of the Attorney General of Osun State for authorized recommendation and prosecution.
Dr. Omoyele emphasised that the Corps just isn’t concerned within the prosecution itself however performs an important function in making certain that correct investigations are carried out, and case file handed to the Attorney General’s workplace for the subsequent steps within the judicial course of.
Dr. Omoyele additional criticized the continuing marketing campaign of misinformation, urging critics to correctly confirm the contents of the modification invoice earlier than making public allegations in opposition to the Corps or its management. He expressed disappointment that as an alternative of applauding the collaborative efforts of the legislative and government arms of presidency in bettering the regulation, some people are trying to politicize the difficulty and discredit the progress being made in Osun State.
“It is disheartening that, while similar Amotekun Corps in states like Ondo and Oyo have faced no such backlash for their prosecution-related amendments, some elements in Osun are attempting to derail our progress,” mentioned Dr. Omoyele. “The Osun Amotekun Corps is a nonpartisan, law-abiding institution that serves the entire population of the state, regardless of political affiliation.”
The Corps Commander emphasised that the newly-assented regulation is a constructive step ahead for Osun State and can considerably profit all residents, making certain that Amotekun operatives can work successfully and impartially, with out political interference.
He famous that the regulation not solely strengthens the capability of the Corps to keep up peace and safety but in addition aligns the Corps with the broader judicial framework, reinforcing the rule of regulation within the state.
In gentle of current false publications geared toward tarnishing the fame of the Osun Amotekun Corps and its management, the Corps has known as on the general public to ignore such unverified data. The Corps additionally warned that these deceptive reviews are a part of a calculated marketing campaign to undermine the Agency standing and its good work within the state.
The Osun Amotekun Corps has due to this fact urged all people to chorus from spreading unverified, defamatory data, and to assist the Corps in its mission to reinforce the security and safety of Osun State via authorized, nonpartisan means.
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